On the recordMarch 23, 1998
This bill contains some $2 billion in emergency appropriations which are urgently needed for the support of our men and women overseas engaged in peacekeeping efforts in both Bosnia and Southwest Asia, as well as to cover necessary repairs resulting from natural disasters at various military installations throughout the Nation. In addition, over $560 million is included in the bill for assistance to those of our citizens who have suffered from natural disasters, such as the flooding in the western and southern portions of the Nation and the ice storms in the northeast and the recent killer tornadoes in Florida. The bill also includes some $280 million in appropriations for various nonemergency purposes which are, nevertheless, necessary in order to enable various departments and agencies to continue their operations through the end of this fiscal year, without undue interruption.
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